Houndmouth Do It All Again, Maybe Even Better on Little Neon Limelight

We love the rootsy Louisville-based band Houndmouth. The four piece that formed in 2011 have just released their second album called Little Neon Limelight. Like their 2013 debut From The Hills Below The City it contains some very smart lyric writing and big sing-along choruses that prove hard to resist. The group's interplay reminds us at times of the perfectly ramshackle sound of The Band itself. We will hear a live set from the stage of World Cafe Live in front of an adoring crowd. Originally aired March 30th.

Houndmouth Do It All Again, Maybe Even Better on Little Neon Limelight

We love the rootsy Louisville-based band Houndmouth. The four piece that formed in 2011 have just released their second album called Little Neon Limelight. Like their 2013 debut From The Hills Below The City it contains some very smart lyric writing and big sing-along choruses that prove hard to resist. The group's interplay reminds us at times of the perfectly ramshackle sound of The Band itself. We will hear a live set from the stage of World Cafe Live in front of an adoring crowd.

Join us for the Free At Noon at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, as Houndmouth performs a live midday concert on Friday.

This week's Free At Noon will feature country quartet Houndmouth, reigning from New Albany, Ind. After forming in 2011, the group released a self-titled EP, followed by their debut album, From The Hills Below the City, an upbeat and folksy compilation that proved why they've played alongside bands like The Lumineers. Their latest project, Little Neon Limelight, is scheduled for release on March 17, and brings together the harmonies of all four members: a facet they've championed in live performances as well. Houndmouth is known for blending a captivating hybrid of country, rock 'n' roll, and folk. The band plays Boot and Saddle on Saturday, April 4th; get a taste of what’s in store when Houndmouth plays this Friday at noon at World Cafe Live. Join us by RSVPing for this week's performance below or tune in live at 88.5 FM.

Four-piece folk-rock group Houndmouth has a soulful flair and an amazing layered sound that any listener could get into. Band members Katie Toupin, Matt Myers, Zak Appleby, and Shane Cody all like to sing - and they often sing together, layering vocals on top of heavy bass lines and skillful guitar riffs to create unique, toe-tapping songs.

Houndmouth, a four-piece band from just outside Louisville, Kentucky, may just be the perfect musical equivalent to a good home-cooked meal. Forget the frills and studio wizardry, this young group just sets out to have fun making music as a reflection of what they know. Their love of roots, rock and blues melts together as a rollicking good time on their debut From the Hills Below the City (Rough Trade). And what started a couple years ago as simply a group of friends making some noise together has developed into a band on the verge of an exciting career.

The chemistry of this band is striking from the opening notes of "On the Road," the snappy opening track from Houndmouth's debut. The duel vocals of frontman Matt Myers and keyboardist Katie Toupin are an immediate draw, and the groove the four create is cause enough to hit the 'repeat' button. As you work your way through From the Hills Below the City it's hard to deny the influence of acts like The Band, just listen as the chorus swells on the outlawish "Penitentiary". And yes, in terms of songs, themes of bad decisions, jail, drugs and crime weave through the album. But Houndmouth are pretty clever turning these taboo topics into irresistible moments. For instance, don't pass up "Casino (Bad Things)" which Katie takes the lead on, offering up some classic southern charm.

Truth be told, a big part of Houndmouth's rise from bar-band to SXSW buzz band has a lot to do with their engaging stage show. Rumor is they were signed right their SXSW set earlier this year. And, just this month, XPN named them as an Artist To Watch. But their rawness and their energy are ever-present on From the Hills Below the City.

What’s not to like about Houndmouth? They’ve got it all - a little roots, a little rock, a little soul and some great songs.

A four piece folk-rock group with a soulful flare and an amazing layered sound, Houndmouth hails from Albany, Indiana.

Band members Katie Toupin, Matt Myers, Zak Appleby, and Shane Cody all like to sing – and they often like to sing together, layering vocals on top of heavy bass lines and skillful guitar riffs to create unique, toe-tapping songs. The group releases its debut album From The Hills Below The City on June 4, and is slated to play Bonnaroo this month in Tennessee.

"From start to finish the band has delivered one of the most solid debut records of the year." ~Bruce Warren